Varnished Collection

Bridge Score Card
A hand painted Bridge scorer cover, made from cardboard and varnished over the design for a professional finish. A lovely touch to the popular card game of Bridge. Date: 1930s

Dropleaf Table, c. 1936. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Dropleaf Table, c. 1936

Table, c. 1937. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Table, c. 1937

The Expulsion from Eden, 1780s?. Creator: Unknown
The Expulsion from Eden, 1780s?

Adam and Eve in the Garden with Two Sheep and Two Doves, 1780s?. Creator: Unknown
Adam and Eve in the Garden with Two Sheep and Two Doves, 1780s?

Adam and Eve in the Garden with a Pair of Sheep and a Pair of Doves, 1780s?. Creator: Unknown
Adam and Eve in the Garden with a Pair of Sheep and a Pair of Doves, 1780s?

Virgin and Child in Glory with Saints Sebastian, John the Evangelist, and Roch, c.1610. Creator: Pasquale Ottino
Virgin and Child in Glory with Saints Sebastian, John the Evangelist, and Roch, c.1610

A kitsch, colourful china piggy bank This image is exclusive to Alamy and their appointed agents

Palekh traditional miniature, Palekh, Ivanovo region, Russia

Felix Minette Bicyclette
An original antique promotional bicycle poster for the retailer Felix Minette, 16 Rue Descombes, Paris. The caption (Je t'ai prevenu Pourquoi n'as-tu pas fait comme moi en prenant de)

Advert for Peggy Sage
Wartime advert for Peggy Sage Salons and nail polish. Date: 1940

METRO, ACCIDENT 1903
When a train - made of varnished wood - catches fire near Belleville station, passengers head for safety but mistake their way and 84 die of asphyxiation Date: 1903

Office chair, 1925 (beech)
XIR273761 Office chair, 1925 (beech) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: office chair in beech lacquer and varnish; )

Boston Rocker, 1940. Creator: Genevieve Sherlock
Boston Rocker, 1940

Chocolate Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Janet Riza
Chocolate Pot, c. 1936

Toleware Tea Caddy, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Janet Riza
Toleware Tea Caddy, 1935/1942

Toleware Tray, c. 1940. Creator: Betty Jacob
Toleware Tray, c. 1940

Toleware Teapot, c. 1939. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Toleware Teapot, c. 1939

Toleware Document Box, c. 1938. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Toleware Document Box, c. 1938

Table (Drop-leaf), 1936. Creator: Nicholas Acampora
Table (Drop-leaf), 1936

Toleware Mug, 1941. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Toleware Mug, 1941

Toleware Tray, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mildred Ford
Toleware Tray, 1935/1942

Toleware Tin Cannister, c. 1937. Creator: William Frank
Toleware Tin Cannister, c. 1937

Toleware Tin Coffee Pot, c. 1937. Creator: William Frank
Toleware Tin Coffee Pot, c. 1937

Toleware Syrup Pot, c. 1941. Creator: Mildred Ford
Toleware Syrup Pot, c. 1941

Toleware Bread Tray, c. 1941. Creator: Mildred Ford
Toleware Bread Tray, c. 1941

Toleware Bread Tray, c. 1940. Creator: Mildred Ford
Toleware Bread Tray, c. 1940

Toleware Bread Tray, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mildred Ford
Toleware Bread Tray, 1935/1942

Toleware Tea Caddy, c. 1940. Creator: Mildred Ford
Toleware Tea Caddy, c. 1940

Toleware Syrup Pot, c. 1942. Creator: Mildred Ford
Toleware Syrup Pot, c. 1942

Toleware Tea Caddy, c. 1938. Creator: William Frank
Toleware Tea Caddy, c. 1938

Toleware Coffee Pot, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mildred Ford
Toleware Coffee Pot, 1935/1942

Original Artwork - Railway porter with laden trolley
Original Artwork - Collage design for a stationery company to promote their Varnished Leather paper - a railway porter struggling to wheel a large amount of luggage on a trolley. Date: circa 1937

The Flayed Angel, c. 1745 (varnished colour mezzotint)
985795 The Flayed Angel, c.1745 (varnished colour mezzotint) by Gautier d Agoty, Jacques-Fabien (1710-81); 53.5x39.5 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flayed Angel; L Ange Anatomique)

John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh (b / w photo)
3652303 John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Keppie, Architect, Honeyman)

Their Uncle from California, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1592233 Their Uncle from California, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Morrow, Albert (1863-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Uncle from California, by Bret Harte)

A Welsh Love Spoon (wood)
CH443602 A Welsh Love Spoon (wood) by Welsh School (19th century); length: 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: backplate carved and pierced with two swirled rosettes;)

Toleware Canteen, c. 1938. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Toleware Canteen, c. 1938

Toleware Ink Stand, c. 1937. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Toleware Ink Stand, c. 1937

Priam and his Family Mourning the Death of Hector, n. d
Priam and his Family Mourning the Death of Hector, n.d

Untitled (Woods in Snow), 1859. Creator: William James Stillman (American, 1828-1901); J
Untitled (Woods in Snow), 1859

Scene with a Road Winding through a Wood, c. 1770. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough (British
Scene with a Road Winding through a Wood, c. 1770

Bouquet, c. 1855. Creator: Adolphe Braun (French, 1812-1877)
Bouquet, c. 1855

Church Interior, c. 1855. Creator: Farnham Maxwell Lyte (British, 1828-1906)
Church Interior, c. 1855

Scene Road Winding Wood 1770 Thomas Gainsborough
Scene with a Road Winding through a Wood, c. 1770. Thomas Gainsborough (British, 1727-1788). Pen and brown ink and brown and grey washes over graphite, varnished;

Church Interior 1855 Farnham Maxwell Lyte British
Church Interior, c. 1855. Farnham Maxwell Lyte (British, 1828-1906). Salted paper print, varnished, from wet collodion negative; image: 21.5 x 16.6 cm (8 7/16 x 6 9/16 in.); matted

Photographic Studies W J Stillman Part 1 Forest
Photographic Studies by W. J. Stillman. Part 1. The Forest. Adirondack Woods.: Untitled (Woods in Snow), 1859. William James Stillman (American, 1828-1901), J. W. Black

Sarcophagus of the scribe Butehamon. 990-970 BC. Egypt
Sarcophagus of the scribe Butehamon. 990-970 BC. Dynasty XXI. Third Intermediate Period. Thebes. Egyptian Museum. Turin. Italy

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"Varnished: A Glimpse into the Art of Preservation" Step into a world where time stands still, and objects are meticulously preserved through the art of varnishing. From a weathered Bridge Score Card to the elegant Felix Minette Bicyclette, each piece tells a story of craftsmanship and dedication. In an enchanting advert for Peggy Sage, vibrant colors leap off the page, showcasing the power of varnish in enhancing beauty. Meanwhile, METRO's ACCIDENT 1903 captures a moment frozen in time - its glossy finish preserving history for generations to come. Traveling across continents, Palekh traditional miniature from Russia mesmerizes with intricate details delicately protected by layers of varnish. And who could resist sinking into an Office chair from 1925? Its beech wood shines with timeless elegance. Moving forward in time, Genevieve Sherlock's Boston Rocker from 1940 exudes charm and comfort - its polished surface inviting you to sit back and relax. Janet Riza's Chocolate Pot transports us to c. 1936 with its lustrous coating that adds allure to tea parties. Janet Riza strikes again with her Toleware Tea Caddy from 1935/1942 - an exquisite example of how varnishing can transform everyday objects into works of art. Betty Jacob follows suit with her Toleware Tray circa 1940; its gleaming surface reflects both style and functionality. Journeying further through time brings us J. Howard Iams' creations: The Toleware Teapot (c. 1939) enchants tea enthusiasts while his Toleware Document Box (c. 1938) safeguards precious memories within its glossy exterior. As we explore these varnished treasures, we discover not only their aesthetic appeal but also their enduring legacy as guardians against wear and tear – reminding us that preservation is an art form itself.